Botanical Name: Geranium Robertianum
Some other names: Red robin, Fox geranium, Dragons blood, Bloodwort
How to grow it:
Herb Robert is an annual herb to 40cm, but behaves like a perennial due to prolific self seeding. May die down in winter in cool climates, but I always have it in my subtropical garden. If anything, I find myself removing it regularly as it will take over an area if allowed. A very pretty plant with it’s dainty foliage and pink flowers.
Has a wide climactic range. Will handle sun, but prefers shade in the hotter months and likes a good supply of water.
Will do well in pots but will easily spread in surrounding areas as it sets seed so prolifically.
Propogation is by self-seeding or plants can be dug up and moved quite easily – just keep them well watered for the first week or so.
Nutrition:
Vitamins A,B, & C and calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron.
Herb Robert’s main claim to fame is it’s value as an immune system tonic and it’s ability to help in the fight against chronic diseases like cancer and inflammation.
Using it in the kitchen:
Herb robert is pretty bland – and so is best used as an addition to salads, sandwiches, smoothies etc not as a main ingredient. 4-5 leaves a day may help in maintaining your immune system or fighting disease.
Is also commonly used in tea perhaps also with other flavouring herbs
